Deputy IGG Rallies Youth To Join War Against Corruption
June 12, 2023
The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Ms. Anne Twinomugisha Muhirwe has rallied the youth to join the war to eliminate corruption.
Ms. Muhairwe made a clarion call during the Students’ Anti-Corruption Conference held at Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara City on June 8, 2023. She asked students to be people of high integrity and report corruption.
“You are the leaders of tomorrow and that’s why we are calling upon you to join us in the fight against corruption. You must educate yourselves about the causes and consequences of corruption. Be aware of the government agencies fighting corruption and be inquisitive. Report corruption and do not be a bystander,” Deputy IGG said.
The one-day conference which was held under the theme: “Youth owning the war to eliminate Corruption” attracted students from both secondary schools and higher institutions of learning from the Ankole Sub-region.
It was aimed at enhancing the capacity of the youth in demanding accountability and exposing corruption.
The Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University, Rt. Rev. Dr. Sheldon Mwesigwa urged students to uphold values, saying that having values will enable them to fight corruption.
“Respect for values is critical, not love for money. If you love money so much you end up losing integrity. Choose what you want to be. Going to the best schools is nothing if you don’t have values.
The Director of Research, Education and Advocacy in the Inspectorate of Government, Mr. James Penywii revealed that the Students’ Anti-Corruption Conferences will be rolled out across other regions in the country so as to recruit more youths in the fight against corruption.